Slips, Trips and Falls Claim Solicitors Portsmouth

According to the Health and Safety Executive, slips, trips and falls account for over a third 35% of employee injuries in the work place. They made up more than half of all reported major/specified injuries.

However these types of injuries don’t just happen in the work place, an example of this is tripping on a public path or pavement. The local council could be held responsible for not providing adequate maintenance on a pedestrian walkway. Another example could be slipping on a wet floor in a public area where no warning signs have been put in place.

Common Slip, Trip and Fall Personal Injury Accidents:

Trip and falls on a public highway or defected pavement

Accidents in public areas such as supermarkets, shops and restaurants

Work place falls including falls from ladders and heights

Fatal injuries

Electric shock and electrocution accidents

Personal Injury Lawyers Portsmouth can help you with your slip, trip or fall claim

Our panel of solicitors can investigate your case to see if you are eligible for compensation. Once the team here have established you may have a claim we will pass you over to one of our solicitors who will explain your legal rights and how much you could be entitled to after your slip or fall. If you’re unsure if your claim is valid contact our team for free no obligation legal advice.

Are you eligible to make a slip, trip or fall injury claim?

To be eligible to make a claim your injury must have happened in the last 3 years and you must have been to see a medical professional about your injury. Local authorities, employers and companies have a duty of care and should carry out risk assessments in the workplace or public areas. If this duty of care has been neglected and you are injured as a result then you could claim compensation for injuries or loss of earnings.

Common injuries often sustained after a slip, trip or fall:

Pelvic and Hip

Broken Arm, Hand and Wrist

Leg, Ankle and Foot

Neck and Head injuries

Shoulder injuries

Cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations

If you have suffered a slip, trip or fall there has to be evidence to make a claim. If you slip on a highly polished or wet floor there has to be adequate warnings signs in the area as you’ll need to be able to prove that these notices weren’t placed in the right location. You’ll need to be able show evidence negligence by the management. Take photographs to prove that there is no notification of public risk in the area. In recent years health and safety policies have increased tenfold, but if you do suffer from an accident you’ll be glad that these policies have been put in place.

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How much compensation you’ll be entitled to varies for different types of accidents and injuries. Once the team here have established you may have a claim we will pass you over to one of our solicitors who will. They’ll be able to gather the supporting evidence required to prove the injury was caused by another person’s negligence. The solicitor will also look at other cases similar to your own and guidelines set out by the courts for guidance on compensation amounts.

Contact No Win No Fee* Solicitors Portsmouth

Have you or a member of your family been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall that wasn’t your fault?
Don’t delay, contact Personal Injury Solicitors serving residents of Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham. Alternatively fill out our online compensation claim form. A personal injury can cause pain and discomfort, get the free advice you need to start the road to recovery.

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Portsmouth Personal Injury and Accident Claim Solicitors can help with a wide range of claims, including but not limited to:

If your personal injury is not on this claim list our panel of solicitors may still be able to help. Contact us today and get the free advice you need to start your compensation claim.

Solicitors serving Portsmouth, Gosport & Fareham

If your accident happened in another location our solicitors can still help, contact us for free no obligation advice to find out more.

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Our team offer free no obligation advice when you enquire about your claim. All of our highly trained staff work within a UK based centre and aim to answer your questions quickly and efficiently. If they can help with the claim they have a panel of solicitors they can put you in touch with.

Serving Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas

Personal Injury Claims Solicitors primarily serve residents of the Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and surrounding areas. However if you have suffered an injury in another area you can still make a claim. Use the claim form provided or call the number on this site and speak to a specialist staff member for details on how to start your claim for compensation.

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Accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime and you may be worried about getting your questions answered. Our panel of solicitors are highly trained and have years of experience in winning claims.